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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Age And Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
2
Telegram from Sydney notes a brief on peace efforts and military movements. Mentions financial strains and expected actions by Foraker Sigeren and Wooley, with references to a damaged or unclear update.
Reports describe proposed state taxes between four and five million and extra levies to fund upkeep, with mentions of motherhood endowment hospitals and wheat pool concerns. A wheat producers meeting was planned and a conference ordered by Daley B. Vassenger overboard on a Manly steamer was reported along with a suspension bridge collapse near Ostation Victoria. railway supply delays hinder cement and equipment procurement for railway work.
The obituary records the death of Hl Welagett at age 40 in WA. He is described as a respected figure connected to Mr H Hudson and family ties. Wellsay and district mourn his loss amid mentions of his associations and local standing.
Friday night a farewell gathering honored Captain Fat Mo and Mrs. Sherwin who are leaving the district. Mrs. Sherwin received a silver mounted brooch and comb from Mist Kathlens Boas on behalf of the Soho circle. a silver mounted tray was also shown.
Disjointed records describe actions by the Public Works department and trustees on maintenance items, isolation ward conditions, and visiting committees. It notes treasurer statements, patient counts at Westmont, consent for window frosting, and staff holiday permissions with substitutions.
The piece recounts a wartime conversation about financing Allied efforts, noting figures like £2280,900,000 and the role of Australian savings and banks. It highlights public loyalty, government pressure to fund war needs, and individual actions such as a woman’s efforts to secure funds and support the Digger cause.
A garbled report mentions a pregame gathering tied to a team or party and a figure named Mr. Bent. The text references a seat, date, and location in a hazy way, with several proper nouns unsurely captured.
A fragmented Canberra region report describes a hospital event at Toggraneng with a charity sale and local attendees. It notes donations from Mrs J Morrison and Miss Curley among others and praises workers and volunteers for their efforts for a noble cause.
A garbled note notes a late afternoon vote outcome regarding diggers and a request to accept the term dinkus. The readable fragments imply an approval or acceptance of a proposed choice at a community gathering.
Mr M Pescock, station master at Michelago, expressed hearty thanks to donors at a social evening. He pledged to cherish the gifts as souvenirs of a five year stay and work, noting cold showery weather during the period.
A Friday afternoon thunderstorm disrupted local activities with violent lightning and heavy rain. The storm, brief but intense, caused brief pauses in events and prompted ambulance coordination as responders noted the downpour and visibility issues in the area.
The council meeting covers financial appropriations including a 781/03 fund and a 150 180 transfer to the Traat Pond and Bem tary Service Fund. It notes recommendations from committees on public works, sanitary matters, and impounding, with motions by Melamee and Southwell and approvals for reports and staff leave to attend conferences.
An extraordinary blast shattered a shed causing alarms as a meteor-like light flared briefly. The second story occupants were asleep and a portion of the town reported a vivid, low-velocity firework-like event before the structure fractured and smoke filled the area.
Article fragment notes a contested match involving several players and teams with ambiguous scoring and outcomes. Core names and places are unreadable, leaving only a vague sense of competition and effort.
A garbled report blends cricket, football, and club notes with names like Me. CT Campbell and Jalon Tantra. It references matches at Conwell Chambers, a high school team, and a forthcoming Friday program featuring local players and coaches.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions opticians and a consultation at Harrigons Hotel with a reference to Barbaclougee and Braidwood Dispatch. It references a Wednesday date September 15 and a time window, plus a young lady and consent for tests. The text is garbled and partial.
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